The Sri Lankan are very horoscope-sensitive. Buddhist weddings in Sri lanka are influenced by the Hindu culture which focuses on Nekath, the auspicious time that is derived from the horoscope of the couple. Many couples get married in January.

Here are a few pictures of a nice traditional Kandyan wedding that occurred in Anuradhapura in January 2011.

A Kandyan Wedding in Sri Lanka - the groom in the mul anduma and the bride

The groom is dressed in the mul anduma, the Kandyan ceremonial costume.

The ceremony takes place on a Poruwa, a decorated traditional wooden platform.

A Kandyan wedding in Sri Lanka.

The Shilpathipathi, master of the ceremony, stands on the left-hand side of the picture.